The Following Questions for Readings: "The Moral Law," Immanuel Kant

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The Following Questions For Readings: "The Moral Law," Immanuel Kant
-According to Kant, when trying to decide whether an action is morally permissible, we must ask if we can consistently will that the maxim of our action should become a

• A) rule for maximizing happiness.
• B) contingent law.
• C) universal law.
• D) rule of thumb.

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